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Common collocations with investment in American Collocation

investment noun

US /ɪnˈvestmənt/

large

considerable
enormous
heavy
huge
large
large-scale
major
massive
significant
substantial

They know their company makes a substantial investment in the community.

not very large

minimal
minimum
modest

The album sold well and soon recovered its modest investment.

risky

risky
speculative

Fraudsters had promised them lucrative returns on risky investments.

sensible or good

good
productive
profitable
responsible
shrewd
sound
wise
worthwhile

With a recommended retail price of £180 they are a very worthwhile investment.

public/private

private
private-sector
public

The government is keen to encourage private investment in the renewal of disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

additional

additional
extra
further
future

We are putting substantial extra investment into schools.

over a long period

continued
long-term
ongoing
sustained

The compensation award is needed to fund the basics of life, leaving nothing available for long-term investment.

initial

initial
up-front

Investors get their initial investment back plus 75 per cent of profits.

of a particular type

capital
equity
ethical
financial
housing
infrastructure
property
stockmarket
transport

Ethical property investment offers the investor a financial, social and environmental return.

make an investment

make
put into

It is better to be aware of possible failure than to make a rash investment.

encourage or get investment

attract
boost
encourage
facilitate
promote
secure
stimulate

China attracts more foreign investment than any country except the United States.

It can be difficult for small business to secure investment.

discourage investment

deter
discourage

He says entering the single currency would discourage investment.

increase an investment

double
increase

There was a call for rich countries to double their investments in poor nations.

get or pay back what you invested

recoup
recover
repay

They are convinced that the band has a following and that they stand a good chance of recouping their investment.

make the most of an investment

maximize
optimize

After investing millions in new technology, businesses are looking to maximise their investment.

pay for an investment

finance
fund

There was a discussion on how to appropriately finance property investments.

protect an investment

manage
protect
safeguard

Regular servicing will help maintain your vehicle’s value and protect your investment.

need or ask for investment

need
require
seek

The harbour area desperately requires investment.